2007 Honoree

Michael A. Patti is president of Patti and Sons, Inc., a construction business based in Brooklyn, New York. With his 45 years of experience in the industry, he has participated in many organizations involving construction in the New York area. Currently, Michael is the residing chairman of the board of Local 262 Trust Funds, in the Plasterers Union. He is also a managing partner of Northeastern Aviation Corp.

Patti and Sons has always been a family run business. Michael works with his brother Nick and his nephew, Nick Jr. and feels it is that hands-on family management that keeps him at the top of his business.

Over the years, Michael had many passions including motorcycles, cars, and airplanes, but spends most of his recreational time devoted to golf, his greatest passion. He has supported the Lubin School of Business Golf Classic since its inception and actually won the tournament three times.

Michael is married to his lovely wife Susan and is the proud father of two children, Mara and Michael Jr. Above all, Michael is about family, from his beautiful wife and daughter to Michael Jr., who puts a proud smile on his Dad's face, when he scores a goal in ice hockey.